Black Sage Vineyard
Black Sage Pipe
$32.25
About this winery
A bold choice. Black Sage Vineyard’s vines are deeply rooted in Canada’s arid soil. They have been tenacious and thriving for years in the rocky desert of the South Okanagan to produce elegant red wines brimming with flavour and character. These wines represent the best in the Okanagan Valley and reflect what happens when the right vines are planted in the right place.
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Product notes
This wine can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of strong cheeses such as blue or stilton. If you enjoy something sweeter - dark chocolate, or a dessert with raisins or figs will certainly pair well.
Production notes
The grapes for the Pipe (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc) are usually the last to be fermented and signify the end of harvest. The grapes are normally higher in sugar and have a more concentrated flavour, and are fermented together under normal red wine conditions. Two-thirds of the way through fermentation, grain spirits are added to the tank to stop the ferment and increase colour extraction from the skins. The result is a wine with high alcohol and residual sugar to balance it. The wine is aged in neutral barrels for five years.
Tasting notes
On the nose you will pick up sweet, ripe dark fruit. The palate is full and mouth coating with more dark fruit, and hints of raisins and figs. On the lengthy finish you get the warmth of the alcohol balanced with a natural residual sweetness.